Bighorn River is a good Cutthroat fishing spot located in a Nordegg area west of Red Deer in Central Alberta.
Most people fish around the Crescent Falls area – other spots are a bit hard to access due to steep banks and fast-moving water.
Bighorn River Directions
Bighorn River Fishing Regulations
Mainstem and tributaries upstream of Crescent Falls
OPEN JUNE 16 to AUG. 31
- 2 Cutthroat Trout 30 cm
- Bait ban
OPEN SEPT. 1 to OCT. 31
- Trout – 0
- Bait ban
Mainstem and tributaries downstream of Crescent Falls
OPEN JUNE 16 to AUG. 31
- 2 Cutthroat Trout 35 cm
- Mountain Whitefish – 5 over 30 cm
- Bait ban
OPEN SEPT. 1 to OCT. 31
- Trout – 0
- Mountain Whitefish – 0
- Bait ban